Photo courtesy of Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc.
Rockford, Illinois
Nov 15, 1953 – Dec 16, 2020 (Age 67)
Benn Edward “Pa Pa” Tennin, of Rockford departed this earthly life December 16, 2020. He was born November 15, 1953 in Rockford the son of Luther and Lottie Tennin. Benn married Arlene Voss April 1, 2020. He was employed as a clerk specialist by River Bluff Nursing Home 14 years before...
Read MoreRest in Peace Ben. My sincere spympathy's to the family.
Paul Giambeluca
February 10, 2021 | Arlington Heights, IL | Classmate
Jorge (and family): In sympathy, I am lighting the candle I first lit when my dad died and saying (and sending you) these words by Kahlil Gibran:
For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun?
And what is it to cease breathing, but to free the breath from its restless tides, that it may rise and expand and seek God unencumbered?
Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing.
And when you have...
Wendy Brown
January 28, 2021 | Grayslake, IL | Coworker
My deepest sympathy to the Tennin Family. Benn was a childhood friend. We went to William Dennis elementary school together. I have fond memories of him and his family. At the time I was living with my grandmother Mrs. Mattie Hamlin. I was happy to catch up with him 3 years ago. I'll miss my old friend. Rest In Peace
Beverly Lindsay-Johnson
December 30, 2020 | Fort Washington, MD | Friend
Prayers and condolences from uncle Johnny in Kansas City MO
Johnny & Doretta Kidd
Johnny Kidd
December 30, 2020 | Kansas City, MO | Family
Prayers and condolences to the family.
Cynthia Dishman-Moore
December 29, 2020 | Memphis, TN
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CHEWETERE & FRED HENDERSON (KIDD)
December 29, 2020 | ROCKFORD, IL
Prayers and Condolences to the Tennin family
James and Breedy Wilson
December 29, 2020 | IL | Friend
Condolences and prayers for your family. May God strengthen you.
Gloria Eason
December 29, 2020 | Rockford, IL | Friend
Longtime friend will be missed. My condolences to the family .
Jonita Torrance/Rodgets
December 28, 2020 | IL | Friend
